Jaguars Kicker Breaks NFL Record Against Raiders
During the Week 9 matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Jacksonville Jaguars' kicker Cam Little made NFL history. At halftime, the Las Vegas Raiders led the Jaguars 6-3 in one of the lowest-scoring first halves of the week.
First Half Game Highlights
- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 19 passes for 100 yards with one interception.
- Raiders quarterback Geno Smith went 14 of 20 for 113 yards and threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brock Bowers.
- Jacksonville wide receiver Parker Washington led all receivers with 44 yards on four catches.
- Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty led the ground game with 38 rushing yards on seven carries.
Historic Field Goal by Cam Little
The highlight of the first half came from Jaguars kicker Cam Little, who nailed a 68-yard field goal as the second quarter ended. This kick set a new record for the longest successful field goal in NFL regular season history, surpassing Justin Tucker's previous record of 66 yards set in 2021.
About Cam Little
Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 172 pounds, Little played college football at Arkansas. He was selected by the Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. During his college career, he earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and achieved an 82.8% field goal completion rate, the highest in Arkansas program history.
“That kick was the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, eclipsing Justin Tucker's 66-yard record set in 2021.”
Author's summary: Cam Little’s record-breaking 68-yard field goal redefines NFL kicking achievements and marks a historic moment for the Jaguars in Week 9.